THE ART of DANCE
Red Sky Performance
http://www.redskyperformance.com/
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"Executive & Artistic Director of Red Sky, Sandra Laronde, M.S.C., O.M.C., B.A. (Hon), Hon. LL.D is originally from the Teme-Augama-Anishinaabe (People of the Deep Water) in Temagami, northern Ontario. An accomplished arts innovator and cultural leader, Sandra has conceived, developed, produced, and disseminated award-winning productions that are Indigenous, multi and inter-disciplinary, and intergenerational. Sandra creates exceptional new work and programming that expands and elevates the ecology of Indigenous arts and culture, contributing to building vibrant Indigenous communities across Canada and worldwide."
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http://www.redskyperformance.com/index.php/about-sandra-laronde/
"Backbone ferociously brings to life the electricity, circuitry, and impulses of a sentient land as it emerges from millions of years of restlessness. With powerful live music and highly physical solos, duets and ensembles, the performers interpret nature's spine and landscapes to embody Indigenous mapping and Western cartography."
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Living a circular life | Dallas Arcand
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Circles as a metaphor for life.
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"Three time world hoop dancing champion, Dallas Arcand explains how dancing in circles has taught him to find a healthy balance in life. His journey of self discovery inspired his belief in the ability of circles to restore harmony. Dallas also shares his culture and performs a special hoop dance to illustrate the athletic and creative art form that saved his life.
Dallas Arcand is a high energy Aboriginal Entertainer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Cree Nation near Edmonton"
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Native American Dance and Regalia
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"Rooted in tradition and ceremony, dancing is an important part of Native American culture. Hundreds of dances exist, performed by tribes across the United States. In this segment, Russell Harjo, Leya Hale and Jennie Kappenman explore the meaning, history and regalia of three unique Native American dances. "
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Fire Dance Battle
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Modern vs. Traditional Dancers
Polynesian Traditional Fire Dancing
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Ballet and Indigenous Dancers Honour Missing & Murdered Women & Girls
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The Red Shawl Campaign and Atlantic Ballet have joined to put on a new adaptation of a ballet that honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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Strength in Collaboration
Dance as communication, protest, provocation
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IN THE NEWS
Dance as protest:
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Round dances used in Idle No More: https://www.thedancecurrent.com/news-article/round-dances-used-idle-no-more
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